Lupus? Are you kidding me? I thought it was never lupus. In November of 2015 I began suffering from debilitating pain while living in Germany. This pain, along with other symptoms, has made it very difficult for me to function normally. Going to the doctor in Germany (several doctors, actually) turned out to be less than helpful, and so I’ve looked forward to the start of this year when I’d be back in the United States and my health insurance deductible would reset. So far, […]
Category: Lupus
Quick Links
Lupus:
My 5 Year Lupus Diagnosis Anniversary.
Diagnosis Number Three: Lupus.
In the Depths of My Sickness with Lupus (and Learning to Put My Health First).
10 Things I Didn’t Realize Would Happen After I Was Diagnosed with Lupus.
Daily Living with Lupus (Guest Post).
A Day in the Life with Lupus.
The ABC’s of Lupus.
How Am I Supposed to Get Better When It Seems Like I’m Always Sick?
Healthcare & Medical Providers:
Signs That You Need a New Rheumatologist.
My 2018 Healthcare Costs with a Chronic Illness in the USA.
When Your Doctor Quits Unexpectedly.
What I’d Like to Say to My Medications.
Please Stop Telling Me to Take an Antidepressant for My Autoimmune Disease.
Lupus and Pregnancy: read all posts.
Lupus and Parenthood:
A Lupus Flare and a Teething Baby.
You can find my (more general) posts about chronic illness here.
Blog roll:
Lupus Arthritis Stole My Wedding Ring.
My fingers started swelling for the first time about two and a half months ago. I didn’t really notice at first – I just thought the cold German weather was to blame for my hands being slightly red and uncomfortable. After a long winter day in Munich, Mr. Meena and I returned to our hotel room and I attempted to take off my wedding band. It was a ten minute long struggle of twisting and turning the ring while grimacing […]